Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards

Recalled December 22, 2009 · CPSC recall 10087 · Temperature and Pressure

Hazard

The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.

Units

About 900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact Watts Regulator toll-free at (888) 272-4649 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.watts.com

Product

One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves

Manufacturer(s)

Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.

Retailers

Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2006 through July 2009 for between $250 and $280. The valves were typically sold as replacement parts for large water heaters used in commercial locations or possibly large homes.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →